• Bald Cypress and Water Tupelo along Cedar Creek

    Congaree

    National Park South Carolina

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  • South Cedar Creek Canoe Launch Closed Sporadically in June

    The South Cedar Creek Canoe Launch will be closed sporadically beginning June 17 to prepare the area for an upcoming parking area expansion project. Paddlers may access the creek from Bannister Bridge during closures. Please all ahead for closure info. More »

  • Elevated Boardwalk Section Closed

    A portion of the elevated boardwalk is closed for repairs due to damage from a tree falling. Visitors can still access the boardwalk, see a park ranger for current information and hiking recommendations.

Photos & Multimedia

 
  • Weston Lake
    Weston Lake
    3 Photos
  • Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta)
    Reptiles
    13 Photos
  • Black and Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia) - female
    Spiders
    7 Photos
  • Three-lined Salamander (Eurycea longicauda guttolineata) at Congaree NP.
    Amphibians
    9 Photos

Did You Know?

Conservationist Harry Hampton

Harry Hampton began the initial drive to save the Congaree back in the early 50's by using his column in "The State", South Carolina's main newspaper, entitled "Woods & Waters"?